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Located in the heart of Madrid, the Prado is a magnet for art lovers from around the world. There may be larger museums elsewhere, but the quality of the Old Masters exhibited in the Prado is hard to match. Go to gallery
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange no longer faces rape charges in Sweden. The US now wants the UK to extradite Assange to face espionage charges. Plus, a middleman may know who murdered Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
Google takes on gaming consoles like XBox and Playstation with Stadia game streaming platform
A gas explosion in a coal mine in northern China has killed 15 miners and left another nine injured. Authorities are investigating the incident.
In this edition The King's Singers bass Jonathan Howard talks about the a cappella group's 50-year history and new charity work; an Indonesian teen immigrant becomes the 'Voice of Germany'; a documentary examines Margaret Atwood's literary career
Narcissists think they are the greatest. That rarely goes down well with others. Olaf Krieger argues it out with his critical alter ego.
The trend researcher sees cultural changes underway. While older Germans still love big houses and cars, younger ones are, she says, more into experiences than possessions.
Members of Ethiopia's Sidama ethnic group are expected to vote to form a breakaway regional state. The referendum risks further destabilizing the country ahead of national elections. Several other ethnic groups are watching the case with interest.
Germany hosts Africa investment conference - German plaster maker invests in training customers - China: 15 miners killed in gas explosion
Things have been getting bigger and bigger. The first modern container ship from 1964 was designed to carry 276 containers. Now, the biggest can carry almost 24,000! SUVs are selling like hot cakes. Made in Germany examines our obsession with size.
Potential investors in Africa want transparency and trust, German Chancellor Angela Merkel tells African leaders at the third annual Compact with Africa summit in Berlin
Germany pledges more investment for African nations pursuing reforms +++ UN warns of mounting humanitarian crisis in Africa's Sahel as jiahadist attacks surge +++ World Toilet Day: Lack of toilets in Nigeria.
From video cassettes to compact discs, indeed, the international film industry has evolved with technology. Valued at about 140 billion dollars last year, African film producers and actors are aiming for a bigger slice of the global pie. Listen to the show to understand how streaming services are making it easier to reach audiences.
Man has a natural play instinct. Dogs and cats - even spiders -also play. Researchers have found that playing increases the chances of survival in animals. The more delicate the game, the better it is for our motor and mental skills.
Germany's grand plan for Africa. Chancellor Angela Merkel says there are more opportunities than risks in Africa. But are investors buying into that? And fears that ethnic tensions could be inflamed in Ethiopia as the people of Sidama prepare to vote in a referendum on autonomy that will shape the future for generations to come.
As we enter the age of satellite mega-constellations, it’s time to celebrate an unsung satellite hero that’s watching you right now. Also, a new twist in the great insect die-off shows that landscape matters.
Greece plans to transfer some 20,000 asylum seekers from the Aegean islands to the mainland before winter sets in. Included are many refugees in the overcrowded Moria camp on the island of Lesbos, which has become both a home and a living hell.
